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Josef Saller Obituary

8/19/1918 - 8/10/2011 Born in Altenmarkt, Germany Preceded in death by parents Maria and Josef Saller, brothers Max, Ludwik, Alfons and Hans. Survived by beloved wife of 66 years Nina; children Renate (Richard) and Joseph; grandchildren Nick (took good care of his Opa), Doug, Danielle and Andrea; great-grandchildren Morgan and Kali; and sisters Resi (Joe), Annel (Rudolf) and Maria. Josef served in the German Navy during WWII. He was a member of the German-American Institute and had a great love for his heritage. His hobbies were yodeling and collecting friends. Josef was a 56 year member of The Assumption Catholic Church and usher for 50 years. He was loved by all who met him. Memorial Funeral Mass 10AM, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, 51 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Memorials preferred to Assumption Church. 651-222-3220


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Published by Pioneer Press from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2011.

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Jeff Adams

August 17, 2011

Renate, Rich and family..
I happened to meet your Dad up at the WSP Post Office during a nasty ice storm.
He was being escorted into the P.O. by a nice fellow.
He was a few peope behind me.
As I finished my turn...I waited for your Dad, admiring his sense of humor with the clerk as they chatted.
As he was bundling up, I decided to have him hold onto me all the way back to his car.
We chatted...I listened.
Within 15 mins., I had learned of his heritage, WWII, being so proud of his family, etc.
Peicing together that in fact you Renee were/are MJ's neighbor .
We met by fate, and I loved every minute of him!
God Bless him, and my thoughts are with you all.

Julie Hauck

August 15, 2011

Our family will dearly miss Josef at the 9:30 mass at Assumption. He would greet church members at the back of church with a big smile and a warm German greeting. When my children walked in, Josef would reach into his pocket and pull out a piece of candy for them. They looked forward to seeing him each Sunday! My kids are now 18 and 22, we have known Josef for many years. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Auf Wiedersehen Josef, ruhe in Frieden. Phil, Julie, Harry and Cady Hauck

Julie Hauck

August 15, 2011

My family will dearly miss seeing Josef at the 9:30 mass at Assumption. Josef would greet church members at the back of church with a hugh smile and a warm German greeting. When my children walked in the door, he would reach into his pocket and pull out a piece of candy for them. They looked forward to seeing him every Sunday! My kids are now 18 and 22, we have known Josef for many years. We are sorry for your loss. Your husband and father was loved by many. God Bless you Josef, we will miss you. Auf Wiedersehen Josef, ruhe in Frieden. Phil, Julie, Harry and Cady Hauck

Jack Tronson

August 15, 2011

Pepe, Renate
We are sorry to here about you dad's passing, he was a very kind and friendly person who took care of his family.

Tronson family

The Flynns

August 15, 2011

We didn't know Joe personally, but we looked forward to his warm welcome at the 9:30 mass at the Assumption. The first time we spoke with Joe, he pumped my husbands hand and told him he looked like a good old German. My husband is 100% Irish! He always made us smile.

August 15, 2011

Dear Renate,
Sorry to hear of your father's passing.
you might not remember me; i'm a grade school friend who grew up on the Levee off Chestnut St and who went to Assumption with you and your brother. i remember the brownstone you lived in. and was taken by your german ancestory; i even took 4 years of german in high school! you and your family are in my prayers. may he rest in peace.

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